Error 0x80070002...Help!!

I have no idea what the problem is, but my computer is not doing automatic
updates. I have checked the settings and I have it selected to automatically
update...Also I have tried to go directly to the website to look for updates,
and I continually get the above error. I have tried the "troubleshooting"
steps that are listed for that error and when I got to
start-->run-->"service.msc"-->automatic updates are not started. I try to
start them, then I get an error there saying the system cannot find the file
specified....Can anyone help me please? I am getting frustrated...

Thanks!

Hello frogluvr2,

It's always good to start out mentioning your full Windows version (e.g.,
Vista SP1; WinXP SP3) when posting to this newsgroup.


0x80070002 ERROR_FILE_NOT_FOUND

Description
The system cannot find the file specified.

Description of the System Update Readiness Tool for Windows Vista
<http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947821>


"frogluvr2" wrote:

> I have no idea what the problem is, but my computer is not doing automatic
> updates. I have checked the settings and I have it selected to automatically
> update...Also I have tried to go directly to the website to look for updates,
> and I continually get the above error. I have tried the "troubleshooting"
> steps that are listed for that error and when I got to
> start-->run-->"service.msc"-->automatic updates are not started. I try to
> start them, then I get an error there saying the system cannot find the file
> specified....Can anyone help me please? I am getting frustrated...
>
> Thanks!

> when I got to start-->run-->"service.msc"-->automatic updates are not started. I try to
> start them, then I get an error there saying the system cannot find the file
> specified

Using Internet Explorer, suggest you first have the system scanned here:
http://onecare.live.com/site/en-us/center/howsafe.htm

IF 'something' was detected, please post back with what was detected.

If nothing was detected, please post back with
1) The service pack level of the edition of XP [ start > run > type in
winver
Click OK or press Enter
If this is not XP, then post which edition of Windows and the SP level.

2) The name(s) of the security software installed. (AV/security
suite/standalone 3rd party firewalls/anti-malware, popup/cookie blocker,
etc)



MowGreen
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*-343-* FDNY
Never Forgotten
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frogluvr2 wrote:

> I have no idea what the problem is, but my computer is not doing automatic
> updates. I have checked the settings and I have it selected to automatically
> update...Also I have tried to go directly to the website to look for updates,
> and I continually get the above error. I have tried the "troubleshooting"
> steps that are listed for that error and when I got to
> start-->run-->"service.msc"-->automatic updates are not started. I try to
> start them, then I get an error there saying the system cannot find the file
> specified....Can anyone help me please? I am getting frustrated...
>
> Thanks!

There is a very good chance that you are seeing the effects of a hijackware
infection!

NB: If you have no anti-virus application installed or the subscription has
expired and/or the machine's not been kept fully-patched at Windows Update,
don't waste your time with any of the below: Format & reinstall Windows. A
Repair Install will NOT help!.

1. See if you can download/run the MSRT manually:
http://www.microsoft.com/security/ma...e/default.mspx

NB: Run the FULL scan, not the QUICK scan! You may need to download the
MSRT on a non-infected machine, then transfer MRT.EXE to the infected
machine and rename it to SCAN.EXE before running it.

2. [WinXP ONLY!! =>] Run the Windows Live Safety Center's 'Protection' scan
(only!) in Safe Mode with Networking, if need be:
http://onecare.live.com/site/en-us/center/howsafe.htm

3. Run a /thorough/ check for hijackware, including posting the requested
logs in an appropriate forum, not here.

Checking for/Help with Hijackware
http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=4075
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/data/prevention.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/tshoot.html
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/...moving_Malware

**Seek expert assistance in
http://spywarehammer.com/simplemachi...php?board=10.0,
http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=22,
http://www.dslreports.com/forum/cleanup, http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30
or other appropriate forums.**

If the procedures look too complex - and there is no shame in admitting this
isn't your cup of tea - take the machine to a local, reputable and
independent (i.e., not BigBoxStoreUSA) computer repair shop.
=====================
Start a free Windows Update support incident request:
https://support.microsoft.com/oas/de...spx?gprid=6527

Support for Windows Update:
http://support.microsoft.com/gp/wusupport

For home users, no-charge support is available by calling 1-866-PCSAFETY in
the United States and in Canada or by contacting your local Microsoft
subsidiary. There is no-charge for support calls that are associated with
security updates.
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002

frogluvr2 wrote:
> I have no idea what the problem is, but my computer is not doing automatic
> updates. I have checked the settings and I have it selected to
> automatically
> update...Also I have tried to go directly to the website to look for
> updates, and I continually get the above error. I have tried the
> "troubleshooting" steps that are listed for that error and when I got to
> start-->run-->"service.msc"-->automatic updates are not started. I try to
> start them, then I get an error there saying the system cannot find the
> file
> specified....Can anyone help me please? I am getting frustrated...
>
> Thanks!